Dairy Heifer Program Participants Showcase Hard Work at Morrow County Fair
Wednesday
4-H’ers and their Threemile heifers moved into the Morrow County Fairgrounds. On move-in day, 4-H’ers set up decorations, stall cards, and situated the heifers for the Fair. At the Fair, 4-H Clubs are judged on herdsmanship every day. Each participant took turns managing the heifers, filling water buckets and hay bags and cleaning the stalls.
Thursday
4-H’ers washed and groomed their heifers to prepare for the Conformation class, as heifers are judged on their appearance and dairy production qualities.
Dairy Heifer Titles
The Grand and Reserve Champion Dairy Heifer titles both went to Threemile 4-H heifers showed by Jules Archer and Aunika Partlow.
Saturday
4-H’ers volunteered at the Snack Shack before taking their heifers to the parade in Heppner.
Sunday
The last day of the fair is always bittersweet as the participants return the heifers to Threemile. Sunday was filled with laughter and reflection from the previous days, along with a few tears as goodbyes were said between the 4-H’ers and their heifers.
“We are very proud of each participant for how hard they worked throughout the season,” said Jeff Wendler, Threemile Director of Livestock Operations. “Every year, it is amazing to watch each participant learn, grow and see their accomplishments through hard work and dedication at the end of the program.”
If you are interested in participating in the 2022 Threemile Dairy Heifer Program, information will be available on the Threemile website and at the Morrow County 4-H office later this year. Applications will be due in December 2021.